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4.  If  using  optional  GA9050A-1  kit,  go  to 

Optional  GA9050A-1  ON/OFF  Safety 
Valve/Pilot  Kit  section  for  installation 
instructions.  If  using  optional  GA9150A 
kit, follow instructions included with kit for 
installation and operation.

5.  Using  thread  sealant  on  male  threads, 

install  burner  connection  fittings  into 
1/8" NPT holes on each side of burner 
manifold.

6.  Press  right  and  left  side  burners  onto 

burner connection fittings. Burner porting 
should face downward (see Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Installing Burner

Burner Inlet Fitting

Burner Manifold

Burner Connection 
Fittings

Side 
Burners

INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation and Gas Connection

1.  Place burner pan assembly in center of 

fireplace floor. Make sure inlet end of pan 
faces gas supply.

2.  Thread gas supply fitting to fireplace gas 

supply pipe. Use thread sealant.

3.  Install adapter fitting onto burner inlet fitting 

using thread sealant on male threads of 
burner inlet fitting (see Figure 7). Adjust to 
most convenient position.

4.  Install gas connector tube to gas supply 

fitting. Carefully shape tube to attach to 
adapter  fitting.  Be  careful  not  to  cause 
kinks in tube.

5.  Using 1/4" x #8 provided, install cover over 

inlet fitting.

OPTIONAL GA9050A-1 ON/

OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT kIT 
ASSEMBLY

For additional convenience and safety or for 
propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/OFF 
Safety Valve/Pilot Kit is available. See 

Acces-

sories

, page 22.

 WARNING: You must use a 

ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot kit for 

propane/LP conversion.

Note:  The  control  cover  provided  with 
GA9050A-1 should be discarded and replaced 
with control cover provided with log set.

Natural Gas Installation

1.  Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet 

fitting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant 
on male threads of burner inlet fitting. Hold 
burner inlet fitting with a wrench to prevent 
overtightening connection to burner. Make 
sure  control  rod  is  facing  the  front  (see 
Figure 8).

Figure 7 - Connecting Gas to Appliance

Adapter Fitting

Gas Connector 
Tube

Burner Inlet 
Fitting

Gas 

Control 

Valve

Burner Pan 
Assembly

Figure 8 - Installing Gas Control Valve

Control Rod

Burner Pan 
Assembly

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Summary of Contents for VMLR18

Page 1: ...lammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your...

Page 2: ...ad and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set WARNING Improper instal lation adjustment alteration service or maintenance...

Page 3: ...wish to add more ventilation by opening a window safety Continued 7 To reduce the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 8 Do not allow fans to blow directly int...

Page 4: ...______ Serial Number _ ______________________ Log Set Model ______________________ ON OFF Safety Valve Pilot kit and Propane lp conversion An optional valve safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is av...

Page 5: ...use of unauthorized componentsoraccessoryitems will void the manufacturer s warranty and may result in a hazardous condition FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS Note This vented appliance must be installed o...

Page 6: ...n Continued Figure 3 Attaching Damper Clamp CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect log set to gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Needed Before inst...

Page 7: ...ce with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pip...

Page 8: ...Figure 7 Adjust to most convenient position 4 Install gas connector tube to gas supply fitting Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting Be careful not to cause kinks in tube 5 Using 1 4 x 8...

Page 9: ...pipe Adjust to most convenient position 6 Install gas connector tube to gas supply fitting Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting Be careful not to cause kinks in tube 7 Test for leaks fol...

Page 10: ...pane LP burner inlet fitting Choose the correct orifice for your log set size and install in place of orifice you just removed 4 Using thread sealant resistant to action of propane LP gas on larger en...

Page 11: ...aming ports with a modi fied paper clip or other suitable tool 5 When finished testing turn gas shutoff valve OFF to extinguish all flames Adding Pan Material 1 Open bags of ash bed material vermicu l...

Page 12: ...n material about 2 from end of supply side of pan 5 Slowly turn gas shutoff valve ON until burner ignites If burner does not ignite within 10 seconds with match burning turn shutoff valve OFF and repe...

Page 13: ...r should light If burner does not light call a quali fied service person 9 To shut off burner only leaving pilot lit turn control knob clockwise to the POLOT position OPERATIon Continued Pilot Thermoc...

Page 14: ...arbon soot where flames contact the logs This is especially true with pro pane LP gas Burner is excessively noisy Note The movement and combustion of gas will cre ate low unavoidable levels of noise B...

Page 15: ...d tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve 1 Clean burner orifice 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Reconnect leads 1 Adjust pilot...

Page 16: ...ntracting while cooling 1 Log Set burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemi cals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Gas leak...

Page 17: ...ve ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty C...

Page 18: ...www desatech com 901267 01E 18 Parts Burner Models VVMR18 VVMR24 FVMR18 and FVMR24 3 1 8 6 12 10 11 10 4 2 7 9 5 fire parts com...

Page 19: ...r 1 901064 03 Natural Gas Injector 1 5 901763 02 Burner Manifold 1 901763 01 Burner Manifold 1 6 901767 02 Burner Pan 1 901767 01 Burner Pan 1 7 901242 01 Damper Clamp Std Assembly 1 8 901232 01 Gas L...

Page 20: ...s on page 17 of this manual 1 5 6 3 4 7 2 Kingston Split Oak Logs KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 901123 01 Bottom Log VCB 13 2 901123 02 Bottom Log VCB 14 2 2 901122 01 Bottom Log VCB 11 2 901122 02...

Page 21: ...arts on page 17 of this manual 3 1 6 7 5 4 2 Manchester Split Oak Logs KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 901472 01 Bottom Log FC 8 2 901472 02 Bottom Log FC 10 2 2 901473 01 Bottom Log FC 9 2 901473 02...

Page 22: ...models For decorative purposes only Not to be used as additional logs on unit Individual Split Log GA9550A For decorative purposes only Not to be used as additional logs on unit Purchase these access...

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Page 24: ...DESA Heating LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will prov...

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